wait+upon
11Wait — Wait, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Waited}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Waiting}.] [OE. waiten, OF. waitier, gaitier, to watch, attend, F. guetter to watch, to wait for, fr. OHG. wahta a guard, watch, G. wacht, from OHG. wahh[=e]n to watch, be awake. [root]134. See …
12wait — /wayt/, v.i. 1. to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often fol. by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive. 2. (of things) to be available or in readiness: A letter is waiting for you. 3. to …
13wait — [[t]weɪt[/t]] v. i. 1) to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often fol. by for or until): to wait for the bus[/ex] 2) (of things) to be available or in readiness: A letter is waiting for you[/ex] 3) to… …
14wait on — verb work for or be a servant to (Freq. 1) May I serve you? She attends the old lady in the wheelchair Can you wait on our table, please? Is a salesperson assisting you? The minister served the King for many years • Syn: ↑ …
15wait on — or[wait upon] {v.} 1. To serve. * /Sue has a summer job waiting on an invalid./ * /The clerk in the store asked if we had been waited upon./ 2. {formal} To visit as a courtesy or for business. * /We waited upon the widow out of respect for her… …
16wait on — or[wait upon] {v.} 1. To serve. * /Sue has a summer job waiting on an invalid./ * /The clerk in the store asked if we had been waited upon./ 2. {formal} To visit as a courtesy or for business. * /We waited upon the widow out of respect for her… …
17wait on — (also wait upon) 1. Attend (as a servant), perform services for, attend to, serve. 2. Attend, go to see, visit, call upon, pay attendance. 3. Follow (as a consequence), await. 4. Attend to, perform. 5. Accompany, escort, squire …
18wait on — also wait upon phrasal 1. a. to attend as a servant b. to supply the wants of ; serve 2. to make a formal call on 3. to wait for …
19Wait — Wait, v. t. 1. To stay for; to rest or remain stationary in expectation of; to await; as, to wait orders. [1913 Webster] Awed with these words, in camps they still abide, And wait with longing looks their promised guide. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2 …
20Wait — Wait, n. [OF. waite, guaite, gaite, F. guet watch, watching, guard, from OHG. wahta. See {Wait}, v. i.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of waiting; a delay; a halt. [1913 Webster] There is a wait of three hours at the border Mexican town of El Paso. S …
